Offshore operators feel the effects from the coronavirus

Jackson Offshore's 4,357-dwt OSV Breeze. Photo courtesy of Jackson Offshore

Like other workboat sectors, the offshore service vessel industry is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the offshore industry is getting hit with a double whammy — plunging oil prices. The price of West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark crude oil, hit its lowest level since 2004 on Wednesday.

WTI crude closed at $22.59 on Friday.

Matthew Rigdon of Jackson Offshore Operators, said the limited supply of coronavirus testing apparatus is creating an especially...

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Tidewater names Quintin Kneen president and CEO

Tidewater Inc. announced yesterday that it had appointed Quintin V. Kneen president, CEO and director effective immediately. John T. Rynd is retiring as president, CEO and director of Tidewater.

Kneen has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Tidewater since the Houston-based offshore service vessel operator’s November 2018 merger with GulfMark Offshore Inc. Kneen was president, CEO, and a director of GulfMark prior to the business combination.

Quintin Kneen

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